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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 223, 20 March 1914, Page 7

v XNTVEUSAIiY Of Tim pUOVINCE \JAKI'II 3J, r P,O celebrate tin: 73rd Anniversary of the Province, the Moturoa Sports Club has decided to hold iv MONSTER REGATTA (Which will in future become an ANNUAL AFFAIR.) Ou rp UE S D'A i' AT AllO 1) Q1 + 11)14 X,J -11J14 " J AT THE. BREAKWATER. (Jome to tiic seasiue on this date and Celebrate the landing of the Early Settlers on New Plymouth'* shores. AMUSEMENTS FOR YOUNG AND OLD FIRST RACE COMMENCES AT 11.30 SHARP. DO NOT FAIL TO BE PRESENT OFFICIALS. Handicappers Sailing and pulling boats: Messrs G. Oakes and R. C Bowie; motor launches: Mr. G. Braund; running events: Mr. McLean (Wajtara); cycling events: Mr. Arnold George. Starters: Messrs J. C. Crozier and Healy. Judges: Mesrs G. Oakes, A. Loveridge and R. C. Bowie. Referee, Mr. C. Lowe.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. 1. MAIDEN RACE, of 150 yds, open to all who have never won an advertised race.' .First prize, trophy, 30s, second 10s. Post entry, 2s. 2. MOTOR LAUNCH RACE. First prize, case of benzine, second 10s. Must be three launches or no second prize. Post entry, Is 6d. 8. WHALEBOAT RACE, once round buoys—First prize, trophy value 20s. Post entry. Is. t— BICYCLE RACE, one mile.—First prize, trophy value 50s; second, 10s. Nom. 3s, ace. Is. 5. BOYS' RACE, 14 years and under, 75yds—First prize, trophy value 7s 6d; second, 2s 6d. Post entry, 6d. 6. SAILING-BOAT RACE, twice round buoys.—First prize, trophy value 40s; second, 10s. Nom. 2s, ace. Is. Three boats or no second prize. 7. MARRIED WOMEN'S RACE, 50yds. —First prize, 51b box of tea. Post entry, free. 8. SINGLE WOMEN'S RACE, of 50yds. —First prize, trophy (gold brooch). Post entry, free. 9. TARANAKI TUG-OF-WAR (seven men a-side).—First prize 150s, second 60s. Nom. 5s per man.' Four teams or no start. 10. MOTUROA HANDICAP, of 100 yds, open).—First 30s, second 10s. Nom. Is, ace. Is. 11. PIONEERS' RACE, of 50yds— First, trophy, value £l. Post entry, free. 12. RARAWA BOAT RACE, versus Moturoa; once round the buoys; equal number of boats both sides; four men and a cox. Trophies. Post entry, 2s Od per boat. 13. 75yds SWIMMING RACE.-First prize, Trophy, £l. Post entry, Is. 14. OMATA HAND|CAP, of ' 220 yds- . prize, 40s; second, 20s. Nom. 2s Od, ace. Is. 15. TWO-MEN-IN-A-BOAT RACE (open handicap); once round the buoys.— First prize, 20s; second, 7b Od. Nom. Is, ace. Is. 16. MAORI CANOE RACE, half a mile. —First prize 20s. second 10s. Three canoes or no second prize. Nom. Is, ace. Is. 17. BICYCLE RACE, about 1% milesFirst, trophy value 50s; second, triVphy value 10s. Nom. 3s, ace. 3s. 18. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, 440 yds—First prize, 50s; second, 20s. Nom. 3s, ace. Is. 19. BANDSMEN.'S RACE, of 50yds.Trophies. Post entry, free. 20. GREASY PIG RACE.—Pig to become the possession vt the catcher. Post . entry, Is. 21. CONSOLATION RACE, of 150 yds First prize, 20s; second, ss. Post entry, Is; winners 2s. 22. SHEEP-GUESSING COMPETITION. —Winner takes the sheep. Entries RACES FOR CHILDREN DURING THE DAY.

CONDITIONS OF GAMES AND GENERAL ENTRIES. (1) Programme is subject to alteration' • \.l (2) The Committee reserve the ngat to postpons the sports. (3) Legal games allowed on the grounds. Fee 10s 6d. (5) Nominations for running and cycling, tug-of-war, sailing boats, open pulling boats and Maori canoe events close with the Secretary, W. F. Paul, c/o the Criterion Stables on FRIDAY, Marcji 20. (0)i No second prize unless four or more competitors. (7) Sports held under the rules of the Taranaki Athletic and Caledonian Association. (3) Competitors must forward performances for previous two. years, accompanied by necessary fees, when nominating. SPECIAL TRAINS FROM HAWEKA AND WAITARA.

BAND IN ATTENDANCE. Luncheon, 1/6; Afternoon Tea, 6(1 Fruit, etc., on the grounds. Admission to the beach: Adults, la; children under 12 years, 6d. Funds will go towards building a public bathing pavilion. Prizes will be presented in the West End Gymnasium on the night of the sports, cofraencing at 8 o'clock. BALL AND SUPPER to follow in the West End Gymnasium. Admission: Gents., 2/6; ladies free. . W. F. PAUL, Hon. Sec. C. W. WILLIAMS, Treasurer.

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